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The opening of the new Montgomery College Community Engagement Center on Feb. 12 at the Gaithersburg Library was emotional for many residents who shared stories about how the college had changed their lives for the better. Germantown resident Arfilío Carrero said the opening of the center meant a lot to him. He is studying to […]

Montgomery County officials kicked off construction for its new Public Safety Training Academy on Feb. 11. The groundbreaking ceremony for the state- of-the-art facility included many county officials, police, and firefighters. “It’s a wonderful opportunity. We ordered this day special for you” said David Dise, director of the of the Department of General Services. According […]

When neighbors get together in Gaithersburg it is to help one another. On Feb. 9, volunteers at the Seneca Creek Community Church hosted Neighbors 4 Neighbors- a community meeting where neighbors come together to find out about jobs, housing, child care, and more. “The first benefit is that they get to know their neighbors, and they […]

Alexander Quispe, of Silver Spring, is about to graduate with an accounting major from the University of Maryland. He wants to work, help his family, and give back to the community. Quispe was at a community meeting on Feb. 5 in White Oak with his girlfriend, Vivian Urzua, to find out more about the Deferred […]

Safe Silver Spring, a community civic group, is scheduled to host a meeting on Feb. 12, 7 p.m. at the Long Branch Community Center at 8700 Piney Branch Road in Silver Spring. Kate Rhudy, project manager of the International Association of Chiefs of Police, is scheduled to discuss the recent report: “Law Enforcement’s Leadership Role in […]

Superintendent Dr. Joshua Starr has just days left in his role heading up one of the state’s largest school districts but some students say they are confused about why his contract was not renewed. MyMCMedia spoke with two student leaders at Richard Montgomery High School Thursday about the decision. “I think a lot of people […]

A partnership between Montgomery College and the Gilchrist Center for Cultural Diversity at the Gaithersburg Library resulted in the first Montgomery College Community Engagement Center. The grand opening is scheduled to take place on Feb. 12 at 5 p.m. at the brand new Gaithersburg Library. Montgomery College President DeRionne Pollard will be at the event. […]

Mary Murphy is a longtime Silver Spring resident. She moved to the Silver Spring/Wheaton area almost 30 years ago and has witnessed the area’s growth and redevelopment. She describes Silver Spring as having “a big city feel, but also a small town feel.” After volunteering for a nonprofit called The Center For A New American […]

In celebration of African American History Month, Gaithersburg will host a reception Feb. 18 at the Activitiy Center at Bohrer Park. Winners of a student essay contest will be recognized.

Members of the Montgomery County Office of Community Partnerships and the Montgomery County Council are scheduled to host a town hall meeting for faith Community leaders to find out what issues most concerns residents. The annual meeting will take place on Feb. 26 at the County Council Office Building in Rockville starting at 8 p.m. “There […]